Toru Shirota

Toru Shirota is Mahiru's uncle who took him in after his mother died.

History
After Mahirus mother died, Toru decided to take care for Mahiru since no one else volunteered. Though he's often not at home due to his job; he's always there for his nephew.

When Mahiru came home from school on his first day (after his mother's death), deeply depressed, Toru tells him, that the reason for not wanting to do anything is that he is running away from his feelings. First step would be, to give a name to his emotion, because, if he doesn't, no one else will be able to.

Story
After coming back home from a businesses trip, he finds Kuro in front of the TV - he takes a broom and goes after him. Mahiru stops him and introduces Kuro to him as his new cat.

Toru is okay with it and suggested to go having Sushi. In the restaurant, the two meet Tsubaki, (Toru doesn't know him), and when Toru tells one of his (bad) Jokes Tsubaki bursts out laughing. Due to that, Toru is convinced, that his joke was pretty good and starts to like Tsubaki.

Trivia

 * When Toru meets Kuro first time, he reacts the same as Mahiru did.
 * He always makes bad jokes, thinking they're brilliant even if no one laughs.

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